Article 77 Saudi Labor Law

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Article 77 saudi labor law. If the two parties continue to implement it it shall be deemed renewed for an indefinite period of time subject to the provisions of article 37 of this law for non saudi workers 1 2 if the fixed term contract incorporates a clause providing for. In early 2015 the saudi arabian ministry of labor announced an overhaul of the labor law that would include 38 amendments the amendments to its statutory provisions. And comes into force on 18 october 2015 when they will be published in the umm al qura the saudi arabian. D 46 dated 5 6 1436h corresponding to 25 3 2015g.

A contract with an expatriate employee is always a fixed term contract under article 37 of saudi labor law. In other words article 74 3 does not apply to. Labor law royal decree no. Article 2 the following terms and phrases whenever mentioned in this law shall have the meanings expressed next to them unless the context requires otherwise.

Valid reason article 77 of saudi labor law. Employee training article 46 is amended so that the obligation on employers with 50 or more employees to annually train saudi nationals is increased from 6 per cent to 12 per. The amendments were approved by hrh king salman by royal decree no. 60 days notice period is required for the termination of an indefinite contract by the employer under article 75 of saudi labor law.

Article 77 1 if an employer terminates an indefinite contract of an employee for an invalid reason the employee will be paid 15 days salary for each year of service as per article 77 1 of saudi labor law. Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law. Translation of saudi laws. In early 2015 the saudi arabian ministry of labor announced an overhaul of the labor law that would include 38 amendments the amendments to its statutory provisions.

1 the fixed term contract shall terminate upon expiration of its term. The amendments were approved by hrh king salman by royal decree no. D 46 dated 5 6 1436h corresponding to 25 3 2015g. Definitions and general provisions section one.

Kingdom of saudi arabia bureau of experts at the council of ministers official translation department. 6 2007 annouced by. And comes into force on 18 october 2015 when they will be published in the umm al qura the saudi arabian. The workmen and the employers alike to the best methods which should.

Labor and civil care laws section. Saudi labour law 2 chapter i. Employers will be permitted to include additional provisions and conditions to those in the model work regulations provided that they do not contradict the labour law.